Reader Comment of the Day: "I was just wondering why don't the Lakers try and run after Celtics misses and get some easy buckets. We are just sticking with that half court game and allowing them to lock down on us. Like Kobe said if his teaammates are not hitting outside shots there is not much space for him to operate. However, Kobe you need to get the ball from the top of the key to have more options." -- island priest

-- Mark Medina, in Boston

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Photos, from top: Lakers forward Lamar Odom lends guard Kobe Bryant a hand near the end of Game 4 on June 10, 2010. Credit: Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times. Bryant, who was called for the blocking foul, heads to the court as Boston forward Paul Pierce scores on a play inside during the fourth quarter. Credit: Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times